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Race to reach Nepal earthquake survivors before monsoon rains
Survivors of Nepal's massive earthquake are in a race against time to secure shelter and adequate sanitation before the monsoon rains begin in early June. Tens of thousands of people have seen their homes flattened or damaged to such an extent that it is not safe for them to return. Oxfam has been working with…
Aid starting to get through despite airport bottleneck and fuel shortages
A bottleneck of people and supplies at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport combined with nationwide fuel shortages, blocked roads and difficult terrain is hampering the efforts of aid agencies and emergency services to reach earthquake survivors, warns Oxfam today. The international agency says there are huge challenges in getting help to the tens of thousands of people…
Oxfam Welcomes Matching Fund for Nepal Earthquake
Oxfam welcomes the Government of Canada’s Matching Fund program for the Nepal earthquake. Julie Delahanty, Oxfam Canada's Executive Director, said: "This will double the power of donations from generous Canadians, and go even further in life-saving operations, ensuring the people of Nepal are able to recover as quickly as possible from this terrible crisis." As…
Oxfam is delivering aid following Saturday’s devastating earthquake.
Oxfam is now delivering clean water and sanitation supplies that will reach at least 350,000 people. Tens of thousands of people are currently living in makeshift shelters in 16 government camp locations, too scared to return to their homes for fear of the aftershocks. Cecilia Keizer, Oxfam country director in Nepal said: "We are still…